Zimbabwe Crowned Champions of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier
Dominant performance secures spot in Global Qualifier along with Namibia
In a display of cricketing excellence, Zimbabwe’s women’s cricket team has triumphed at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Region Division 1 Qualifier, securing their place in the upcoming Global Qualifier tournament. The team remained undefeated throughout the competition, showcasing remarkable skill and determination.
Tournament Highlights
Champions
Zimbabwe
Runner-Up
Namibia
Teams
8 Participants
Format
Group Stage + Playoffs
Group Stage Points Table
Group A
| Team | M | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe (ZIM-W) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +2.173 |
| Namibia (NAM-W) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +3.377 |
| Nigeria (NGA-W) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +0.040 |
| Sierra Leone (SLE-W) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -5.442 |
Group B
| Team | M | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania (TZN-W) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +0.817 |
| Uganda (UGA-W) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.536 |
| Rwanda (RWA-W) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +0.545 |
| Kenya (KEN-W) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.795 |
The top four teams from the group stage – Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, and Uganda – progressed to the Semi-Finals, while the remaining teams competed in the 5th Place Playoff Semi-Finals.
Match Results
Sunday, August 31, 2025
NGA-W: 182/3 | SLE-W: 86/8 (20 ov, T:183)
Nigeria Women won by 96 runs
KEN-W: 103/6 | RWA-W: 106/4 (19 ov, T:104)
Rwanda Women won by 6 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)
ZIM-W: 133/5 | NAM-W: 101/8 (20 ov, T:134)
Zimbabwe Women won by 32 runs
TZN-W: 121/7 | UGA-W: 120/5 (20 ov, T:122)
Tanzania Women won by 1 run
Monday, September 1, 2025
SLE-W: 93/9 | ZIM-W: 94/0 (12 ov, T:94)
Zimbabwe Women won by 10 wickets (with 48 balls remaining)
TZN-W: 125/8 | KEN-W: 95 (19.5 ov, T:126)
Tanzania Women won by 30 runs
NGA-W: 70 | NAM-W: 71/2 (9.5 ov, T:71)
Namibia Women won by 8 wickets (with 61 balls remaining)
RWA-W: 114 | UGA-W: 116/2 (16.3 ov, T:115)
Uganda Women won by 8 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
TZN-W: 123/4 | RWA-W: 105/8 (20 ov, T:124)
Tanzania Women won by 18 runs
NAM-W: 228/1 | SLE-W: 76 (19.5 ov, T:229)
Namibia Women won by 152 runs
KEN-W: 107/8 | UGA-W: 108/2 (18.4 ov, T:108)
Uganda Women won by 8 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
NGA-W: 90 | ZIM-W: 93/0 (14.2 ov, T:91)
Zimbabwe Women won by 10 wickets (with 34 balls remaining)
Thursday, September 4, 2025
UGA-W: 119/7 | ZIM-W: 120/5 (17.4 ov, T:120)
Zimbabwe Women won by 5 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)
KEN-W: 105/7 | NGA-W: 98 (18.5 ov, T:106)
Kenya Women won by 7 runs
TZN-W: 75/8 | NAM-W: 77/2 (13.5 ov, T:76)
Namibia Women won by 8 wickets (with 37 balls remaining)
RWA-W: 162/5 | SLE-W: 112/6 (20 ov, T:163)
Rwanda Women won by 50 runs
Saturday, September 6, 2025
TZN-W: 109/5 | UGA-W: 103 (19.4 ov, T:110)
Tanzania Women won by 6 runs
NGA-W: 159/4 | SLE-W: 74/9 (20 ov, T:160)
Nigeria Women won by 85 runs
RWA-W: 122/5 | KEN-W: 116/6 (20 ov, T:123)
Rwanda Women won by 6 runs
NAM-W: 115/7 | ZIM-W: 116/1 (16.3 ov, T:116)
Zimbabwe Women won by 9 wickets (with 21 balls remaining)
Individual Awards
Most Runs
Lucky Piety
Top run-scorer of the tournament
Most Wickets
Melvin Khagoitsa
Leading wicket-taker of the tournament
Path to Global Qualifier
By winning the Africa Region Division 1 Qualifier, Zimbabwe has secured a coveted spot in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier. They will be joined by runners-up Namibia, representing the African region against top teams from other parts of the world.
This victory marks a significant achievement for Zimbabwe women’s cricket, demonstrating their growing prowess in the international arena. The team’s dominant performance throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten in all matches, sends a strong message to their global competitors.